Lessons from Anxiety…
A few months back, we at Unapologetic wrote a blog entry on anxiety, specifically on strategies and techniques to relieve that feeling of impending doom or spinning worries. It remains one of our highest-ranked pieces, and for good reason. It’s a topic everyone can relate to at some point in their professional and/or personal lives, and it’s not going to cease anytime soon. As more companies focus on their bottom lines in tough economic conditions post-pandemic, it’s a natural emotion to surface.
For those of us with younger children, anxiety has become a much more common word in the household, thanks to a beloved new Disney character from the movie Inside Out 2. This post is not going to be a review of the movie—Google is plentiful with those types of articles—instead, we wanted to summarize a few of our favorite lessons from this powerful movie. And if you haven’t treated yourself to the full film, we recommend making it a priority soon.
Lessons from Inside Out 2:
Your true sense of self will always be limited until you accept ALL your experiences. You cannot just keep the “good” memories and “toss the rest.” Acceptance is a powerful word and an even more powerful practice.
Anxiety is an emotion just like joy, sadness, or fear—it’s not reality. It’s an emotion that is trying to protect you by playing out various scenarios in your mind, but none of them are real. By focusing on what you can control and acknowledging what you cannot, while acting from a place of what you can control, you can put anxiety in its rightful, calmed place.
We are all multi-faceted, complex humans. We are kind-hearted and selfish. We make mistakes and accomplish great feats. Do not allow your thoughts to force you into a box, or worse yet, do not allow a few actions to define your overall character. You are more than one thing, and you have earned the right to become the highest version of yourself.
These concepts are just a fraction of what we work on with our clients. If you’re curious about what an 8-session coaching package could look like and want to truly unleash your highest potential, contact our team today.
And as always, if you find anxiety becoming a nagging emotion that holds you back, message us at Unapologetic. We, as individuals, must take control, but doing it alone can feel like an unnecessary mountain. We can help.